Roger Kolker is a licensed mental health counselor in Massachusetts who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, and LGBTQ issues.
01About Roger
Roger Kolker is a licensed mental health counselor in Massachusetts who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, and LGBTQ issues. He holds a Master of Arts and uses practical, straightforward methods to help clients feel more confident and grounded. He has four years of formal experience as a clinician and brings a calm, person-focused approach to sessions.
Clients meet with him to talk about life changes, low self-esteem, work or relationship strain, and questions about sexuality and identity.
Background and approach
He aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable. Conversations are meant to be direct and supportive rather than overly technical. His work draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered techniques, and cognitive behavioral strategies.
That mix helps people notice unhelpful patterns, try small changes, and build habits that match their values. Sessions include practical exercises and everyday language rather than jargon. He also addresses attachment and communication difficulties, control issues, impulsivity, and post-traumatic stress concerns.
Roger can support people dealing with end-of-life and hospice related decisions and the emotions those situations bring. The focus is on clear goals and steady progress. People who prefer an empathic, nonjudgmental space may find his style accessible.
He encourages clients to define what matters to them and to test new ways of coping. Work proceeds at a pace that fits the individual’s life and needs.
02Credentials
- LMHC (Massachusetts)
- License LMHC12857 · expires December 2027
- LPC (Louisiana)
- License 10620 · expires June 2027
- NPI
- 1043907447 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Roger lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Life purpose
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexuality
Methods Roger names
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04Online support
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Roger uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. ACT is useful for anxiety, stress, and decisions about identity because it focuses on small steps and meaningful goals.He also draws on client-centered therapy which emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental listening stance. This approach helps people feel heard and more able to try new ways of coping. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot negative thinking and test practical behavior changes that reduce distress and improve daily functioning.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. Together they review what works and adjust the plan as therapy progresses.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging. Video is useful for longer sessions and visual cues, phone calls can work well when bandwidth is limited, and chat or text fits quick check-ins or brief problem-solving. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or travel while keeping a steady rhythm of support.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does Roger help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, LGBT-related issues, relationship concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He also works on attachment, communication, control issues, impulsivity, post-traumatic stress, sexuality, and life purpose.
What is his therapeutic style?
He blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered methods, and cognitive behavioral therapy to keep sessions practical and grounded. The approach focuses on noticing patterns, trying small changes, and aligning actions with personal values.
What experience does he bring?
He holds a Master of Arts and has four years of clinical experience as a licensed professional counselor and licensed mental health counselor. That background informs his straightforward, supportive approach.
Where is he based and licensed?
He is licensed to practice in Massachusetts and lists credentials as MA LMHC and LA LPC. Sessions are offered from his Massachusetts practice.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules. Formats vary to allow shorter check-ins or longer conversations.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability. That process helps match your needs to the right format.
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